Religion News Service

Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance

(The Conversation) — In connection to Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, media from the BBC and Fox to Reuters and Haaretz reported on new DNA evidence about the holiday’s original namesake.
WPLG

Hackers take down 23andMe, target users of Jewish ancestry

MIAMI — Hackers who profit from stolen data have taken down a California-based consumer genetics company that millions of customers had trusted in the United States and Canada. When 23andMe went ...
The Jewish Exponent

Philadelphia to Host Major Jewish Genealogy Conference

Around 1,000 Jews from across the world will gather in Philadelphia from Aug. 18-22 for the 44th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Attendees from Israel to Argentina with all ...
Daily Herald

Chicago area Jewish genealogy research resources to be focus of hybrid talk Sept. 22 in Northbrook

“Resources for Jewish Genealogy in the Chicago Area — What’s New” will be the topic of a presentation by genealogist Mike Karsen for the Sunday, Sept. 22, hybrid meeting of the Jewish Genealogical ...
The Telegraph

Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Devin Naar, University of Washington (THE CONVERSATION) In connection to ...